Makes 26
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 egg, lightly beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno finely chopped
1 T vegetable oil
Oil for frying

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl;
mix well, and set aside.

Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk in a small mixing bowl. Add egg, onion, jalapeno,
and 1 tablespoon oil; stir well. Add to dry ingredients, mixing well.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into deep, hot oil (350°), cooking only a few at a
time. Fry 3 minutes; turn and fry an additional 3 minutes or until hush puppies are
golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately with Aioli.